Happy Wednesday! For some this is the last weekend of summer with schools beginning next week. Let’s make the most of it! Consignment shopping is in full swing, Monster Trucks are back, movies are filling up the night skies and we can get a little luck of the Irish. Sounds like a great weekend to me. Get out and enjoy.
Charlotte Moms of Multiples Sale
Metrolina Expo
August 14, Early-bird entry at 7:30am. General entry at 8:30am. Half price sale, 12:30-2:30pm
This is seriously the mother of all consignment sales, since almost all the sellers have multiples! This means that generally every seller has two of everything to unload- onesies, jeans, dresses, toys, strollers, cribs, sippy cups. You name it, they have it for sale in duplicate, sometimes triplicate or quadruplicate! You do not have to have twins to shop! The Early Bird sale begins at 7:30 a.m. and costs $2 to enter. Entry is free at 8:30. They will also mark items down for a half price sale from 12:30-2:30pm. Cash only and no strollers.
Kidz Exchange
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
August 13-15, Fri., 9:00am-7:00pm; Sat., 9:00am-5:00pm; Sun., 9:00am-5:00pm
Where consignors and shoppers come together in a buying frenzy you will want to return to time and time again. It’s the easiest most sensible way to save money and make money. There are thousands upon thousands upon thousands of new and gently-used kidz items looking for new homes.
August Goodies for Good Drive to Benefit Birthday Blessings
Area Wolfman Pizza locations
Throughout August go to any of the four Charlotte-area Wolfman Pizza locations, bring new party favors, goodie bags or unwrapped toys and get a free one-topping 8-inch pizza. For those who donate $25 or more, Wolfman Pizza is giving away a free T-shirt. Also register to win a pizza party for 10-15 people. The drive benefits Birthday Blessings, an all-volunteer nonprofit that celebrates the lives of homeless children in the greater Charlotte region.
Teddy Bear Picnic
McDowell Nature Center
August 13, 11:00am-12:30pm
Enjoy a special picnic with your favorite teddy bear as we listen to a story, play games, make a craft, and have lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget to bring your best teddy and a sack lunch (special dessert provided)! Meet at the McDowll Pavilion. For more information contact McDowell Nature Center at 704.588.5224. Cost is $5.
Movies in the Park
Freedom Park Amphitheater
August 13, movie begins at sunset
Can you imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than sitting under the stars, chomping on popcorn, hanging out with friends & neighbors while watching one of your favorite flicks? Neither can we. So come join us at Freedom Park this Summer and make some memories with your family! Presented by Watershed & the Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department. This weekend’s movie is “Monsters Vs. Aliens”.
SouthPark Movies Under the Stars
SouthPark, Symphony Park
August 13, 7:00pm, music and activities; movie begins at dusk
SouthPark invites local families and friends to gather on the lawn at Symphony Park to enjoy some sizzling summer entertainment! The mall is hosting Movies Under The Stars, a free night of movies and more, where shoppers can enjoy featured movies, themed for families, under the stars on an impressive 30-foot screen. To jump-start the night, pre-event activities will entertain the crowd beginning at 7:00 p.m. including a live band. Tasty concessions and cold drinks will be available for purchase all night. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! This weeks music is Scott Smith and the movie is “Where the Wild Things Are”.
Movies at McGuire
Energy Explorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville
August 13, 8:30pm
See “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” at McGuire Nuclear Station. A fun-filled event for the whole family. Enjoy the movie from the EnergyExplorium lawn or from your boat, anchored in Lake Norman just in front of the EnergyExplorium. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Cost is free.
Blues Out Back Concert Series
Gaston County Museum
August 13, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Museum will host the performance of Tad Walters, as part of their 12th Annual “Blues out Back” summer concert series on the lawn behind the museum. Bring along blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic for an evening of great music. Cost is free.
Charlotte Irish Summer Festival
Uptown – 3rd and Tryon
August 14, 11:00am-10:00pm
This fun filled, family friendly event is a celebration of Irish culture featuring local, regional and international music, dancers, cultural exhibits, traditional cuisine, workshops, Gaelic sports and vendors of everything Irish. Kids can enjoy themselves in the Wee Folks area. Cost is $5 adults, kids are free.
Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash
The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway
August 14, 5:00pm
The most unique vehicles in motorsports return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 14 for the 11th Annual Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash. Monster Trucks are typically 11-feet tall and weigh nearly five tons. Their custom-built, fuel injected engines produce between 1,500 and 2,000 horsepower. Powerful giants, such as Equalizer, War Wizard, Brutus, Samson, Raminator and Avenger have competed in head-to-head challenges on a radical obstacle course at The Dirt Track. Come and check out the Circle K Pit Party from 4 to 6 p.m.! Just visit a participating Circle K and pick up any size Thirst Buster and exchange at the front gate for entry (event ticket required). Cost is $10, 12 and under and $20 adults.
Beneath the Badge Family Day
Charlotte Museum of History
August 14, Noon-3:00pm
Take in the sights and sounds of some of the CMPD’s specialized units during our Family Day program. In conjunction with the Beneath the Badge exhibit, Family Day visitors will have the opportunity to interact with some of the men and women that serve our community. Observe demonstrations by the K9 Unit or view the intricacies of police boats and historical police cruisers. Learn crime prevention techniques or crime scene search tactics. Hands-on activity offerings will be available for museum visitors of all ages. Free admission.
FunkyTown Parties Fall Open House
FunkyTown Parties, The Fountains at Ardrey Kell
August 14, 2:00pm-6:00pm
FunkyTown Parties is having an Open House for the entire family. Join us for face painting, graffiti shirts, bounce house, silly band trading, and give-aways. Special appearance by international recording artist Omega Sparx with new entertainment every hour.
Whitewater River Jam
U.S. National Whitewater Center
August 14, Begins at 5:00pm
Come out with friends and family to experience an incredible sunset over the river while enjoying great music, food and drink. If you get a chance to paddle, run or bike the trails or climb before or during the concert, Chef Ben and the folks at the River’s Edge now have over 20 beers on tap and plenty of food waiting for you afterwards. Bring your dog, bring your spouse, bring your kids, bring your friends but whatever you do, just get out here. Cost is free, parking is $5.
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